> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lobbystack.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick start

> Create a LobbyStack account, verify your mobile number, choose a plan, and claim a dedicated number on paid plans.

This guide follows the onboarding flow in the LobbyStack web app.

<Note>
  No credit card is required to create an account. Free plans can try LobbyStack with dashboard test calls. Dedicated business numbers are included on Starter and Pro. Hosted usage limits are shown in **Settings** after you sign in.
</Note>

## Before you begin

You need:

* An email address and password.
* A mobile phone number that can receive an SMS verification code.
* A public website URL if you want LobbyStack to import website knowledge during onboarding.

## Onboarding steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Go to the LobbyStack sign-up page, enter your email address and password, and submit the form.

    LobbyStack uses email and password authentication. After signup, you are taken into onboarding.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your mobile number">
    Enter a mobile number in international format and request a verification code. Enter the code you receive by SMS.

    The verified number helps LobbyStack suggest a local business number later if you choose a paid plan.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import your website, or skip for now">
    Enter a public website URL to start a background website import, or choose **Skip for now**.

    Website import crawls public pages such as services, about, FAQ, hours, and contact pages. Private pages, local network URLs, and login-only pages are not imported.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a plan">
    Select Free, Starter, or Pro. Free includes dashboard test calls without a dedicated public number. Starter and Pro include one dedicated business number.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Claim a phone number (paid plans)">
    On Starter or Pro, review the suggested business number or click **Pick a different number** to search by city, area code, or toll-free number.

    Click **Continue** to claim the selected number for your business. Calls to that number are routed to your AI receptionist. Free plans skip this step and can upgrade later from Settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finish agent setup">
    Open **Agent** and review AI settings, Knowledge, Services, and Rules before sending production traffic to the number.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What to configure before real callers

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="AI settings" icon="comment-dots" href="/agent/ai-settings/overview">
    Set the opening line, fallback language, and transfer number.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Knowledge" icon="book-open" href="/agent/knowledge">
    Add accurate business answers from text, documents, or website import.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Services" icon="calendar-check" href="/agent/services">
    Add services and connect Google Calendar for live appointment booking.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Usage and billing" icon="credit-card" href="/billing/usage">
    Check hosted usage limits, resets, and add-on state.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>